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Fotcher Family History

Fotcher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gotcher, Kotcher, Foucher, Letcher, Fancher, Kocher, Witcher, Pitcher

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Where is the Fotcher family from?

You can see how Fotcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fotcher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Fotcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fotcher family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Fotcher's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Fotcher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fotcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Fotcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fotcher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Fotcher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Fotcher. For the veterans among your Fotcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fotcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1974, in the United States, Fotcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Fotcher in 1964 was 82, and 64 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fotcher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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